Micro-credentials good practice: A tertiary view from Scotland
17/11/2023 - Dr Anne Tierney, Deputy Chair of the Scottish Tertiary Education Network for Micro-credentials
We have expertise in safeguarding academic standards and enhancing the quality of the student experience offered in Scotland wherever and however delivered. We promote excellent, responsive and inspiring learning provided in partnership with students.
QAA is delighted to have been commissioned by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) to lead key areas of Scotland’s Tertiary Quality Project (TQP). The TQP involves the development and delivery of a common approach to assuring and enhancing quality in Scotland’s tertiary sector from academic year 2024-25.
We are leading on two important project workstreams in collaboration with the SFC, sector agencies, and staff and students from Scotland’s colleges and universities.
Our current external review method is Quality Enhancement and Standards Review (QESR), operating until academic year 2024-25.
The Tertiary Enhancement Topic is 'The future of learning and teaching: Defining and delivering an effective and inclusive digital/blended offering'.
Date: | August 15 - 2024 |
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QAA Scotland and the College Development Network (CDN) are excited to bring you ‘Our Tertiary Future’ Conference, which brings together staff and students from across the tertiary sector to discuss the evolving needs of learners, diverse learning experiences and quality outcomes.
On the day, we aim to:
If you have a stake or interest in Scotland’s evolving tertiary sector, this event is for you. We look forward to seeing you on 12 September, as we prepare for Our Tertiary Future. Visit the event booking site to register.
17/11/2023 - Dr Anne Tierney, Deputy Chair of the Scottish Tertiary Education Network for Micro-credentials
28/09/22 - Sir Paul Grice, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
10/08/22 - Clare Parks, Quality Enhancement Specialist, QAA Scotland
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